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Resident hits out at airbnb 'eating up entire blocks' in city centre

Possible skatepark designs for the former bowling green at Leith Links. Image: City of Edinburgh Council.

Views sought on plans to turn bowling green into a new skatepark

Where: 61 Frederick Street, Edinburgh EH2 1LH. OpenTable says: A local gem with a European heritage, Greenwoods opened in May 2021 under the helm of director Jen Nelson, who brought the brand over to Edinburgh from Amsterdam, where it has flourished since the 1980s. Now, it is the go to for beautifully plated breakfasts and brunch around Frederick Street.

The 12 best neighbourhood restaurants in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo’s Christmas market will run from December 1 to January 7. Photo: Twycross Zoo

Edinburgh Zoo Christmas market: everything you need to know

Cairngorm Coffee shut the doors of their Frederick Street venue on Saturday for the final time, with the posing for a photo outside the Edinburgh venue.

Edinburgh coffee shop closes after 10 years in city centre

As mad as it sounds, people could be more inclined to head to Portobello Beach this weekend as the weather improves, despite it now being October.

Unseasonal weather expected into the weekend

The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel in Edinburgh, has been recognised as the best hotel in Scotland in the Condé Nast Traveller 2023 Readers’ Choice Awards.

The Balmoral is named ‘Best Hotel in Scotland’

The body of a man found in Carlisle last week has been identified as Wiktor Ulewicz from Penicuik.

Missing man's body found in Cumbria

North Edinburgh band Young Fathers are nominated for their fourth album Heavy Heavy. The indie alternative hip hop band are looking to make it a hat-trick of wins of the award, having previously walked away with the album of the year award in 2018 for Cocoa Sugar and in 2014 for Tape Two.

Voting opens for The Scottish Album of the Year (SAY) Award

Edinburgh Festivals

The new National Theatre of Scotland production Dracula: Mina's Reckoning is at His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen until 9 September and will then tour around Scotland until 14 October. Picture: Mihaela Bodlovic

Theatre, dance and opera companies warn over ‘wilful demise’ of culture sector
Arts organisations tells MSPs they are at ‘breaking point’

Actor Ewen Bremner.

Brian Cox, Ewen Bremner and Jack Lowden back new campaign to revive Filmhouse

An image from the Scottish coming-of-age romantic comedy film Gregory’s Girl was projected onto the Filmhouse building after its closure last October. Picture: Jane Barlow

Fundraising campaign underway to revamp and reopen Edinburgh’s Filmhouse cinema

The Filmhouse could reopen next year

Filmhouse revival looks much more likely and realistic – Brian Ferguson

Some of the acts appearing at the first Leith Comedy Festival next month. Clockwise from top left: Joe McTernan, Jamie MacDonald, Billy Kirkwood, Marjolein Robertson, Fiona Herbert, Rosalind Romer, Liam Withnail and Giulia Galastro.

Brand new Leith Comedy Festival coming soon

Traffic and Travel

Peak fares on ScotRail trains have been suspended for six months from Monday, October 2, in a bid to woo more people to rail travel. Picture: Colin Hattersley.

Trains expected to be busier as peak fares suspended

Edinburgh's Low Emission Zone is due to come into force on June 1, 2024. Vehicles which fail to meet emission standards will not be allowed to enter the 1.2 square mile area of the city centre bounded by Queen Street in the New Town, Melville Drive on the other side of the Meadows, Palmerston Place at the west end Abbeyhill in the east. As a rough guide, the ban affects petrol vehicles registered before 2006 and diesel ones registered before September 2015 - but it does depend on the make and model, so it's worth typing your registration number into the vehicle checker at www.lowemissionzones.scot/vehicle-registration-checker. HGVs, buses, coaches, taxis and private hire vehicles which do not meet Euro 6 emission standards will also be banned. Motorcycles and mopeds are not affected. Fines for banned vehicles entering the zone are set at £60, but that is halved if the fine is paid within 30 days. However, repeat offences see the penalty double each time, up to a maximum of £480 for cars and vans and £960 for HGVs. Glasgow's LEZ, which has already come into effect, is being challenged in the courts and any ruling on that could affect whether or how Edinburgh's scheme is implemented.

17 transport projects coming down the track

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge’s luxury civic cars are often seen waiting to pick him up for engagements outside the City Chambers.

Lord Provost's cars could be banned from the City Chambers

The woman was involved in a collision with a cyclist earlier this week at Horse Wynd, outside the Scottish Parliament.

Woman, 66, dies in hospital after being hit by bike outside Scottish Parliament

The number 21 Lothian bus had a window smashed by youths at Niddrie Mains Road on Thursday afternoon.

Gang of teenagers 'stood and laughed' after smashing bus window

E-bike companies Lime and Dott have both expressed interest in running a cycle hire scheme for Edinburgh.

Cycle hire scheme could be reborn

Crime

A motorcyclist, who was being towed by a car using only an extendable dog lead, was stopped by police in East Lothian.

Police stop motorcyclist being towed using dog lead

The Well Pharmacy on Craigentinny road was hit

Man arrested after pharmacy robbed

Stock photo of a mattress and couch placed outside by the curb on garbage day in Midlothian.

Council and fire service to collect flammable items ahead of bonfire night

The man appeared in private at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Man appears in court in connection with firearm offence and vehicle thefts

George Thomson, 71, began abusing the two children when they were both just seven-years-old at his former home in Musselburgh, East Lothian.

Pensioner who sexually abused girls while his wife was in next room is jailed

Police say business premises in High Street, Tranent, were broke into and a sum of money taken. Picture: Google.

Thieves steal money in business premises break-in

Weather

Edinburgh is set to be battered by high winds and rain as Storm Agnes hits.

When Storm Agnes will hit as city braced for high winds and rain

Heavy Rain to hit Edinburgh Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Heavy rain to hit as weather warning issued

Business

Martin Quinn, Jonathon Fountain and Kris Easter, outside the site of the store on the southern outskirts of Edinburgh next to the City Bypass.

New lease of life for outdoor sports store near Edinburgh following buyout

Poor ventilation in homes is causing worrying health implications for Edinburgh residents. Photo: Getty.

Residents suffering illnesses due to poor home quality

Four times winner of the Queen’s Award for Export achievement, Walker's exports its famous bakery products to some 100 countries.

Scotland's most famous shortbread brand feels pinch despite sales surging

Politics

Caitlin Boddy from Balerno Children’s Gala Committee. Image: City of Edinburgh Council.

Gala days under threat due to sky-high bouncy castle fees

Residents, joined by MSPs and councillors, stage a protest against the previous application for student housing at Eyre Place - they say little has changed in the latest plans. Picture: Greg Macvean

Residents fighting student flats hope for hearing

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer campaigning in Rutherglen - the result of the by-election.could help influence whether he gets to Number Ten. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire

Rutherglen by-election result will set mood for general election

Former Edinburgh councillor Alison Dickie has joined with ex-Labour councillor Bill Cook and whistleblower Christine Scott to petition MSPs. Picture: Alistair Linford.

MSPs urged to act on child abuse

UK Trending

BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell is retiring after 47 years.

Breaking ‘Awful’ BBC royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell retires

Declan McKenna announce UK & Ireland 2024 tour including London Alexandra Palace show - how to buy tickets

Declan McKenna to hit the road in 2024 for UK tour - buy tickets

American XL bully dog

Xl Bully destroyed after child rushed to hospital following attack

Restaurants are the biggest enhancer of community spirit nationwide

The Sele School in Hertfordshire.

Boy in critical condition after being hit by lightning at school

Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease. (Photo: Getty Images)

On a roll: Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease

Environment

A rare albino squirrel has been spotted scampering around in Gullane, East Lothian. Photos: Dominic Kelly

Local man captures footage of rare albino squirrel

While we know second hand is a great option, there’s also plenty that can be done when you buy new clothes to help the environment too. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Being fashionable as well as sustainable

People

Edinburgh-born Love Island star Jay Younger has been rushed to hospital after he suffered a freak accident at the gym.

Jay Younger rushed to hospital after suffering gym injury
The Love Island star suffered a major rupture in his pec and was taken to hospital

The first of Edinburgh-based photographer Euan Myles' five photos of the overflowing bins in Edinburgh during the binmen's strike in August 22, which won him gold in the Environment category at the The Association of Photographers' 38th Photography Awards (first launched in 1984).

Photos of city's overflowing bins win gold at awards

The Capital will be shaken and stirred once again with the return of Edinburgh Cocktail Week – a city-wide celebration of cocktail culture which allows you to enjoy countless delicious concoctions at fraction of their usual price.

All you need to know about Edinburgh Cocktail Week

Maggie’s Edinburgh Centre fundraising manager Samantha Lea with NFT artist Trevor Jones.

Cancer charity receives 'absolutely mind-blowing' £114,000 donation

Retired police constable, Marcy d’Arcy Kincaid, joined Assistant Chief Constable Emma Bond at St Leonards Police Station to celebrate her career and legacy in the police force

Pioneering 91 year-old former police officer returns to Southside patch

Education

Rank within Edinburgh: 1. Rank within Scotland: 9. % pupils passing 5 or more Highers: 70%.

Edinburgh high schools ranked best to worst

Julia Grindley addressed councillors in the City Chambers. Image: City of Edinburgh Council.

Schoolchildren absent due to uniform 'shame'

Thinking about a post-graduate course in a profession that can really make a difference to people’s lives? Picture – supplied.

Ad Feature Learn how to be an OT or a physio at Edinburgh Napier

School support workers, who are members of Unison, on the picket line at Royal Mile Primary School in Edinburgh. Jane Barlow/PA Wire

In pictures: Strike brings picket lines to city schools

Strikes in 24 of Scotland’s local authorities are set to go ahead this week after councils and a trade union failed to reach an agreement over the weekend.

Edinburgh schools to shut for three days this week

Pentland Primary School

A look at past Primary 7 class photos to take you back to school days

Health

Scottish rugby legend Kenny Logan (on bike) and Ally McCoist (right) prepare to set off from Murrayfield with a team of celebrities on a 700 mile endurance challenge from Edinburgh to Paris to raise money for the charity set up by the late Doddie Weir.

Celebrities set off on 700-mile endurance challenge

Sheena Skinner portrait Pic: JJ Keith Photography

Spa Spy: Detox Health Beauty event comes to Edinburgh's One Spa

The UK's first drug consumption room in Glasgow has been given approval. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK's first drug consumption room gets approval to open in Glasgow

The cuts to be considered could include the closure of care homes. Picture: Donald MacLeod

‘Dread and fear’ over further care cuts

Opinion

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Lorna Slater

Removal of peak train fare is a ticket to greener railways - Lorna Slater

​Driving transport improvements - Angus Robertson

​Setting the record straight - Angus Robertson

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

City needs holistic plan to ensure promising future - Liz McAreavey

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